The Civilian Conservation Corps Preview
Preview: Season 22 Episode 1 | 30s
Four Corpsmen share experiences of hard work and brotherhood from their time in the CCC.
The CCC was President Roosevelt's answer to the environmental and economic challenges facing the country. Enlisting 250,000 workers in just two months, the CCC was an ambitious undertaking that brought several government agencies together in the effort.
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The Civilian Conservation Corps Preview
Preview: Season 22 Episode 1 | 30s
The CCC was President Roosevelt's answer to the environmental and economic challenges facing the country. Enlisting 250,000 workers in just two months, the CCC was an ambitious undertaking that brought several government agencies together in the effort.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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